He played for the Pittsburgh Penguins for two seasons between 2018 and 2020.
Adam Johnson, who used to play hockey in the NHL, was on the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2018 to 2020. He’s no longer with us. He was 29 years old. His team in the UK, the Nottingham Panthers, sadly told everyone that Adam Johnson had a terrible accident during a game in Sheffield and didn’t make it. This happened on Sunday, Oct. 29.
That statement continued, “The Panthers would like to send our thoughts and condolences to Adam’s family, his partner, and all his friends at this extremely difficult time.”
After saying that everyone at the club was “heartbroken” at the news and that their thoughts were with the fans and staff of both the Panthers and their opponents during the match, “especially those who attended or were following the game,” the team commented on Johnson as both a hockey player and a person.
“Adam, our number 47, was not only an outstanding hockey player, but also a great teammate and an incredible person with his whole life ahead of him. The Club will dearly miss him and will never ever forget him,” the Panthers said of the late 29-year-old.
Additionally, the Nottingham Panthers thanked everyone who helped Johnson during the game and after, before requesting privacy and care for Adam’s loved ones and the club.
The Pittsburgh Penguins also shared a statement in response to the news of Johnson’s death, writing, “The Pittsburgh Penguins join the entire hockey world in mourning the loss of Adam Johnson, whose life tragically ended far too soon.”
The statement went on: “We offer our deepest condolences to Adam’s family and friends, as well as all of Adam’s past and present teammates and coaches. Adam will always be a part of the Penguins family. It was our honor to watch him fulfill his dream of playing in the National Hockey League.”
In response, the EIHL postponed all hockey games originally scheduled to take place on Sunday, Oct. 29, while also commenting, “Many of us will have found Saturday’s events very distressing. Please take care of yourselves, and each other.”
Born in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Johnson played college hockey at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, moving up to the American Hockey League in 2017 before making his debut in the NHL the next year.
SOURCE:PARADE